On Easter I can’t help but think about suffering all around the world and its meaning. I could give you my poorly formulated thoughts, but I came across this wonderful interview of Mother Teresa by William F. Buckley on his “Firing Line” show. They spend a great deal of time discussing suffering and I thought it’s definitely worth passing on.

In one great story early in the video, Mother Teresa said she told one cancer patient that pain means Jesus is near to you and that suffering is “an opportunity to share in the passion of Christ.” She said she compared suffering to kisses from Jesus. She said the person replied, “Please tell Jesus to stop kissing me.”

We are proud that we had such a great lady who helped poor and the people suffering from different diseases in the form of god’s gift for the entire world. In second para the words spoke by Mother Teresa were heart touching.
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allen

Posted by Mary De Voe on Monday, Apr, 25, 2011 5:52 PM (EST):

for lack of a better place I place before you some thoughts on our culture: A minor child’s sexual consent is held in trust for him by God, his parents and the state, in that order. Should the state, in public school indoctrinate children about homosexual lifestyles, grown man, minor boy love associations, the very fabric of civilization will burst asunder like the belly of Judas Iscariot when he hanged himself, for our human race is predicated on the free will of the human person and his informed legal consent, which he cannot give until he has matured into a adult. Without the minor person being given the time to mature and be informed, informed consent cannot be forthcoming. The act of any sexual nature is RAPE.
Any person who denies Justice to a minor child violates eternal law, civil law and human decency and may not hold public office for the common good. Any public school teacher who teaches a minor person that homosexual behavior is normal is a liar and a rapist of the mind the soul and the body. The devil is a liar
In assisted suicide, one person commits suicide, the other person, the assistant, commits homicide. Justice is predicated on intent. The intent to end a person’s life is always murder.
In homosexual behavior, the virtue of charity, caring for another person’s soul is not there. Taking another person’s soul to hell is the ultimate in hatred, if there is worse, then, it is worse.
The state does not have divine authority or the sovereign authority constituted by the people to declare charity, the corporal works of mercy in feeding the hungry, null and void or preventing such an act of mercy. Again, the intent to end a person’s life is always murder. Justice is predicated on intent. Giving nourishment and hydration to a person is an act of mercy and may not be declared a crime, as in the starving to death of Terry Schiavo.
Mary De Voe

Posted by Mary De Voe on Monday, Apr, 25, 2011 5:22 PM (EST):

William Buckley and James Baldwin: James Baldwin claima that America became great on the backs of the Negro slaves. Buckley’s eloquent defense of the American ideal fell on deaf ears.
The Industrial Revolution made America great, freeing the slave. The invention of the incandescent lightbulb by Edison, alternating current by Nicola Tesla, the internal combustion engine replacing the horse, Whoa hoe those magnificent men in their flying machines, the Wright Brothers were right. Whereas George Washington Carver and Frederick Douglas, Frances Tubman and that fella from Philadelphia who spent his fortune supporting the underground railroad are right up there with our founding fathers, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John and Samuel Adams. It was the Spirit of ‘76 that got us free and kept us free. Innovation invention and inspiration lost in the debate.

Posted by Guerline on Sunday, Apr, 24, 2011 11:22 AM (EST):

The duty to know and obey scripture- individuals and classes to hear: As I quote the book of Numbers. 23:18” And he took up his parable, and said ,Rise up Balak, and hear ; hearken unto me, thou son of Zippor” .
As scripture revealed ( Christ’s crucifixion) Christ bears his cross . as I quote Mark 15:21-22” And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian man, who passed by, coming out of the country , the father of Alexander and Rufus , to bear his cross. And they bring him unto the place Golgotha , which is, being interpreted ,the place of a skull. ”
What we do see from the works of Mother Teressa is the revelation of the doctrine of Fallen man. The extent and evil of sin, as I quote Ehesians 2:3” Among whom Aldo we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh , fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. “
We can work for the unity of the Church.The background of this scripture passage - ( the unity of the church - Resurrection with Christ and Salvation in Christ a free gift )
The commentary of this scripture passage ” The moral decadence of life without Christ is further described .It is ruled by human passions, guided by nothing surer than the transient desires of body and mind and controlled exclusively by temporal ,secular goals and values. But man ,because of his humanity , because he us a creature of a just and righteous God, stands ever subject to his judgment. Wrath therefore connotes ,not capricious or vindictive anger, but God’s righteous ,aggressive judgment of evil wherever found .”
The cross reference if Ephesians 2:3 ( the blessings of redemption , which the apostle prays that his readers may have more fully - ( Gal 5:16, lust : Roman 6:12, flesh : Roman 2:28, mind , Job 38:36, nature : Galatians 2:15, Children: Genesis 3:16, ,anger :proverb:15:1)
Finally, a deeper reflection on the ninth and the tenth commandments ( catechism of the Catholic church # 2514-2550)
peace to all

Posted by Kenneth E. Nowell on Sunday, Apr, 24, 2011 8:09 AM (EST):

I am drawn to the explanation that God allows suffering for any one of three reasons: to perfect the good; or to convert or condemn the wicked.

Posted by Jen on Saturday, Apr, 23, 2011 7:55 PM (EST):

I wish I could see that entire interview! Mother was such a beautiful gift to this world. I have no doubt she continues to light our darkness from heaven.

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